Infiniti And Nissan Recalling 152,000 Vehicles For Braking Concerns

Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2013

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 151,695 
Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• INFINITI JX35 2013
• INFINITI QX60 2014
• NISSAN PATHFINDER 2013-2014

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

SUMMARY:

 

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through September 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance.

CONSEQUENCE:

The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.